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RH446 Rail Heater

The Kershaw RH446 Rail Heater is designed to heat the rail in order to expand it prior to installation. When the rail cools and contracts, the rail will be under tension. This will help reduce rail deformation during seasonal climate changes throughout the year. The Rail Heater consists of a prime mover (Power Car) and a burner car. 

The Rail Heater is designed to heat the rail to expand it prior to installation. When the rail cools and contracts, the rail will be under tension. This will help reduce rail deformation during seasonal climate changes throughout the year. The Rail Heater consists of a prime mover (Power Car) and a burner car. The overall length is 76 ft. 6 1/2 in. The overall width is 8 ft. 2 3/8 in. The height of the rail heater from the ground to the top of the cab is 11 ft. 5 7/8 in. and is designed to conform to AAR Plate C when transported on 48 in tall equipment car.

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Technical Details

Weight

74,220 lbs. With full load of propane.

Engine

Equipped with a 6 cylinder, liquid cooled, Tier IV, Caterpillar C7.1 turbocharged engine producing 250 horsepower.Throttling of the engine is provided by an electronic engine controller located on the cab console.

Propel System

Hydrostatic propelling system consists of a variable displacement pump and motor. A Hydraulic propelling motor drives heavy duty industrial type axles through a 2-speed Powershift transmission (Same components as 4600 Ballast Regulator).

Wheels

28-inch diameter cast steel AAR profile on power car. 16-inch diameter cast steel AAR profile burner car.

Axles

Power car consists of spring mounted, automotive type, and fully enclosed positive lock differential 6.14:1 ratio axles (Same components as 4600 Ballast Regulator). The burner car consists of a single dual bogie style axle to reduce the risk of derailment while working in a curve.

Brakes

Power Car and Burner Car equipped with pneumatic / failsafe clasp type with Cobra composite shoes brakes. Spring applied air released emergency brakes.

Hydraulic System

Double pump drive to transmit power from the engine to the hydraulic pumps. Hydrostatic propel system. Filters mounted to the outside of the frame for ease of access. Equipped with 24-volt emergency pump.

Electrical System

24-volt DC negative-ground system which includes two 12-volt DC batteries and an engine driven alternator.

Capacities

Fuel: 120 gal, Hydraulic: 100 gal, Propane: 3000 gal

Burner Car Dimensions

Length:  38 feet

Width:  7 feet 8 inches

Height:  7 feet 2 inches

Power Car Dimensions

Length:  43 feet

Width:  9 feet 4 inches

Height:  11 feet 6 inches

Cab

Fully-enclosed, shock-mounted, rear entry cab. The cab is fully insulated and sound suppressed with heavy duty tinted safety glass windows. For operator comfort and safety, the cab is equipped with hydraulic driven heating, air conditioning and pressurization unit.

Propane

The propane system consists of a 7,000,000 BTU/HR combustion system with proportional control. The system includes two1500 gallonASME certified propane tanks, a 1500 cfm blower, and an 80 gallon per hour vaporizer. The burner portion consists of four stainless steel thermally insulated burner manifolds with 46 stainless steel blast tip on each manifold and stainless steel pilots. The control system consists of four flame safety burner management systems with pilot UV scanners.

Optional Equipment

Five or ten gallon per minute selectable hydraulic tool circuit which includes:  a hydraulic hose reel and quick disconnect couplings.

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